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Minus Javy Vasquez...also, a lot of arguments Rowand and Everett leaving that 2005 squad sapped team of leadership. And would have been nice to see prime Gio Gonzalez.

They beat the Dodgers at home...in a game of huge swings back and forth. Dustin May was terrible. Kyle Tucker has been on fire...along with half their offense, but starting pitching almost always wins in the post season. Heck they have six total hitters over 121 ops+. Not sustainable. Along with that, Matthew Boyd is their number two starter right now, with Pressly and Merryweather pitching out of their minds. Color me a bit skeptical for now.

Billy Koch…former White Sox as well.

Also Tyler Schweitzer possibly next man up...now in BIRM rotation.

So bWAR has them 1st and fWAR 11th lol? How is their system objectively true and FG is all wrong lol? Dodgers 20.1% Mets 9.3% Yankees 8.2% Braves 7.5% Mariners 5.9% Red Sox 5.8% Philly 5.1% Detroit 5.0% DBacks/Rangers 4.4% Astros 3.4% Cubs 3.2% https://www.fangraphs.com/standings/playoff-odds Padres are second at baseball ref but barely 3rd in FG NL West projection with four key players missinJ...despite being tied with NYM for best overall record. No way they're Top 5. And no projection system having the LAD as 11th best odds could possibly be taken seriously...even with a record of "only" 8 games over .500.

Bryse Wilson as 2-3 inning opener…bullpen game today, yay!

CHSN Debacle Results in Blackhawks Being NHL’s Biggest Local TV Ratings Loser According to a report published Monday by Sports Business Journal, the Blackhawks had the biggest drop in television ratings in the entire NHL. And it wasn’t very close; they were almost 30 percent worse than any other team in the league! Here’s what Austin Karp wrote about the Blackhawks: I expected a massive drop, but to be this much worse than any team in the league is an incredibly bad look for the entire CHSN process. And if you think there’s lost money on the books from the plummeting television ratings, wait until their sponsors get a look at those numbers. https://www.bleachernation.com/blackhawks/2025/04/21/chsn-debacle-results-in-blackhawks-being-nhls-biggest-local-tv-ratings-loser/

Sure, but I wouldn't exactly call them the favorites at this point...11 teams have higher odds of winning it all at this point.

Overall, -0.4 fWAR in his Sox career. Almost 31 years old. Has been increasingly injury-prone the second half of his career. Improved defense this year, almost neutral compared to 2023-24. Due $45.5 million from now through the end of 2027...that's going to be the biggest sticking point. How much money JR is willing to send along as a subsidy to get rid of the remaining contract. It's going to have to be at least $10-15 eaten by the Sox/JR, at a minimum, because he's getting older as well.

Sure, but it's all meaningless if they can't resign Tucker... Cam Smith is really starting to come into his own for the Astros, and Matt Shaw had to be sent to the minors. Would help a lot of teams in baseball to have signed Jose Quintana, that's for sure. Brewers (almost) always make great starting pitching decisions.

That's your concern about Bonemer, cliches and adages, lol...? An adage is a well-known saying or proverb, often expressing a general truth or piece of advice. A cliché, on the other hand, is a phrase or expression that has become overused and trite due to its frequent use, often to the point of being unoriginal and lacking impact. In essence, a cliché is a worn-out adage.

The Royals completely blew a 3-0 lead in the ninth against Colorado, but managed to hold off the Rockies in extras. COL 4-18 (but also can't pick inside Top Ten next year), White Sox 5-18 White Sox started 6-24 last March/April last year. Pirates -25, White Sox -30, Rockies -52 If the White Sox don't win at least one, they're going to get absolutely steamrolled in Sacramento.

And maybe not even then, depending on what happens with the 2025 budget agreement and 2026 mid-term elections...but it highlights the danger to the Braves of having a corporate parent and the potential tax liabilities to the team, moving forward.

Well, the biggest cliche in minor league baseball is you play the guy at SS until he's basically forced off it (and even if you see a position change looming at the MLB level)...then to 2B, ideally (for any hitter with legit pop and decent to above-average athleticism). If for no other reason than perceived trade value across the industry. CF, until you're pushed to a corner. Burrowes isn't really a legit prospect that I know of, so hopefully they'll give him increasing opportunities at SS.

At least we didn't have Yoan Moncada thrown out on the basepaths by Buxton tonight...so there's that.

Love the AI answer....was trying to determine how many of his injuries occurred when diving for balls, lol. Makes Robert/Moncada/Jimenez look practically "healthy" by comparison. Byron Buxton has experienced injuries across various types of plays, but some common themes emerge. He's particularly prone to leg injuries while running, including hamstring issues, hip problems, and foot injuries. Additionally, Buxton has had injuries related to his wrists and hands, such as strained wrists and broken hands. He's also had injuries to his head and neck, including migraines, concussions, and back spasms. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Running Injuries: Buxton has a history of leg injuries, including hamstring strains, hip problems, and foot sprains, which are common when he's running. Wrist and Hand Injuries: He's experienced strained wrists, broken hands, and injuries to his thumb, likely due to his athleticism and aggressive playing style. Head and Neck Injuries: Buxton has dealt with migraines, concussions, and back spasms, indicating a range of head and neck-related injuries. Other Injuries: He has also had injuries to his knee, shoulder, and toe, showcasing a wide range of injuries across different body parts. It's worth noting that Buxton's injury history is a combination of bad luck and the physical demands of his aggressive playing style.

Let's say he becomes the Sox closer...and then what, we HOPE for one amazing half-season or 1 1/2 seasons, then trade him to the highest bidder? What value does he really have on a 100-120 loss White Sox team, except via trade to another contending team that could really use him?

This is like Garrett Crochet as closer...why minimize his value, until he proves he's not able to handle it or gets hurt???

How did he look at 3B?

Yes, at that time it was Tim Hudson, Barry Zito and Mark Mulder. Three aces. And they pretty much were in the movie for about 1/10th the amount of time as Scott Hatteberg or Chad Bradford, lol.

Insightful...you should be the Sox hitting coach.

There's ONE person right now that can actually write well, and insightfully on the topic of the White Sox. And that's James Fegan. Whose reward for being good at his job was being rescued by SoxMachine and Margalus because there weren't enough eyeballs on his writing thanks to JR. Everything else is basically just white noise. It doesn't matter what anyone else says or writes, JR is never going to change. It's almost a point of pride for him.

JR doesn't have the money on hand (in Sox siloed budgets) to cut him a check for almost $4.25 million.

Sure, but he spends half of the summer traveling, does that every weekend for college football games for 3-4 months and 2-3 games per week for college basketball. If anything, he's probably happy to be back home (anywhere) with that schedule, plus they probably treat him QUITE WELL in a city like Detroit where he's something of a local celebrity by now...

Would anyone feel exhilarated or elated beating the 2nd worst team in baseball...or maybe the worst, depending on what the Rockies and Royals end up with as the score (3-3 in extras)? Just have the feeling Minnesota will end this series at 10-15 and right back in the AL Central race....since it has happened nearly every series with AL Central teams (with a few exceptions, like CLE last year) for going on three seasons now.